I'm Emma Kate. I've been a decorative painter for 25 years and now I'm trying my hand at DIY. I live in a picturesque market town in Hertfordshire, England. I have a passion for upcycling vintage furniture, home decor and secondhand shopping.

I am so happy to have found your blog...been debating for months on what to do with a pine dresser almost identical to the one you have transformed. Now I know! Thanks for such an informative and light hearted read.

I love your pine table and am inspired to tackle mine. I saw on your table top blog the 1 leg bleached during testing and as it didn't stand out on the PIC of just legs thought you must of bleached them all. Please can u clarify what u did to the legs, did u bleach them and after painting did u sand/varnish? I don't know where u find the time, u must be extremely organised as well as motivated. Well done you xThanks

Thank you! No I didn't bleach the legs. I intended to paint them so I used 1 leg to see how well the bleach worked. I painted the legs with homemade chalk paint made with plaster of paris in a chocolate milk colour. I rubbed over with a candle, then I painted over with matt emulsion in cream, sanded back and waxed. Good luck with yours! x